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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,607.29, 21,879.93 and 14,095.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,607.29, 21,879.93 and 14,095.77 is: 21,113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,607.29 : 21,879.93 = 14,095.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,607.29/21,879.93 = 14,095.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,607.29x = 21,879.93 × 14,095.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,607.29x = 308,414,460.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,414,460.90/14,607.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.74

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